The Government of India has launched five pilot projects under the National Green Hydrogen Mission to pioneer the use of hydrogen in buses and trucks in the transportation sector. These projects, sanctioned after careful review, involve 37 vehicles, including both hydrogen fuel cell-based and hydrogen internal combustion engine-based vehicles, alongside 9 hydrogen refuelling stations. Vehicles will operate on 10 different routes, supported by major companies like TATA Motors, Reliance Industries, NTPC, Ashok Leyland, BPCL, and IOCL with a financial backing of ₹208 crores from the government. The aim of these projects is to develop commercially viable hydrogen technologies for transportation, demonstrate the safety and efficiency of hydrogen-powered vehicles, evaluate their performance, and assess their economic feasibility under real-world conditions. The National Green Hydrogen Mission, part of India's strategy to decarbonize its economy and lessen fossil fuel reliance, has a substantial budget of ₹19,744 crore until FY 2029-30. The ultimate goal is to make India a frontrunner in the global clean energy transition, aligning with the country's ambition to achieve self-reliance through clean energy by 2047.